Newport to Pontypridd

Description

This ride follows NCN routes 47 and 8 from Newport to Pontypridd. Much of this ride is traffic free with spells along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, River Ebbw and the River Taff to enjoy. There are also terrific views of the surrounding countryside as you pass through Risca and Ystrad Mynach as well as the lovely Sirhowy Valley Country Park. The ride finishes with a spell along the River Taff taking you into Pontrypridd.

Newport to Pontypridd Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Newport to Pontypridd Aerial Photo View Map- view photos and points of interest

Distance

25 miles (40 km)

Difficulty

***

Memory Map Route

Newport to Pontypridd.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Newport to Pontypridd.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Newport

Pontypridd

Route Photos


Bridge over the River Usk, Newport	Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal	View over Risca	River Ebbw near the village of Crosskeys

Near Hengoed	River Taff at Pontypridd

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route